Jonathan Joly

About

Irish creator, award-winning digital storyteller, and best-selling author based in London. He produces scripted, lifestyle, and teen-focused content on his Jonathan Joly channel, blending cinematic storytelling with relatable social scenarios that entertain and connect with young audiences around the world. His work incorporates both creative direction and on-screen presence, appealing to a global audience with over billions of views and millions of followers across social media. He has also written several books published worldwide, including the memoir All My Friends Are Invisible and others that have reached readers across ages and cultures.

Before fame

He spent over 20 years in digital media, developing television-caliber formats and narrative content for YouTube and other platforms. 

Trivia

He has received multiple industry honors, including Celebrity Dad of the Year, Shorty Award, Best in Parenting Content, and Radio Times, Best Content Creator. His books have been published internationally and explore themes of identity, belonging, imagination, and resilience. He combines his creative work with writing, producing content that spans fiction, memoir, and narrative storytelling.

Family life

He is married to Anna Saccone-Joly and has four children: Emilia Saccone-Joly, Edie Saccone-Joly, Alessia Francesca Saccone-Joly, and Andrea Saccone-Joly, who all appear in or are connected to his YouTube storytelling work. 

Associated with

He posted a video in July of 2010 titled "Selena Gomez Copied My Fiancee! - Day 33." He has done a number of videos with Zoe Sugg on both LeFloofTV and his personal channel.